Obituary of Richard Marko

Richard Charles Marko, age 58, of Bridgeport, the owner and operator of Bethany Woodworks of Milford, died on Friday, May 20, 2005 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on September 8, 1946, he was a son of the late Michael and Rosa Bonaiuto Marko. A lifelong area resident, he was a master craftsman, artist, carpenter and model train enthusiast. Survivors include a son, Seth Marko of San Diego, California, two daughters, Jessica Marko of New Orleans, Louisiana and Chelsea Marko of Bethany, three uncles, Nicholas Bonauito of Bridgeport, Frank Bonaiuto of Shelton and Dominick Bonaiuto of Newington as well as several cousins. 

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, CT 06492.